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The Iowa Sex Offender Registry became law on July 1, 1995 and is found in Chapter
692A Code of Iowa

On or after July 1, 1995, an individual who has been convicted or adjudicated of a
criminal offense against a minor, sexual exploitation, or a sexually violent crime
or who was on probation, parole, or work release status, or who was incarcerated on
or after July 1, 1995 is required to register. Registration does include individuals
that have received a deferred sentence or deferred judgments and can include convictions
from other jurisdictions such as other states and/or federal convictions.

The information on this website is provided from the Iowa Sex Offender Registry to the
public pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 692A. The purpose of this information is to allow
members of the public a means to protect themselves from individuals who have committed
an offense that requires registration on the Sex Offender Registry. If you see
information on our website that is wrong about an offender, please notify the sheriff
of the county where the offender lives. You may also email this agency via the "contact"
link located on this website.

The Iowa Department of Public Safety, (DPS) has a history of dedication
and service to the citizens of Iowa and those who visit our state. Since it was first established
in 1939, DPS has been the chief law enforcement agency in the State of Iowa.
DPS Home

The Division of Criminal Investigation, (DCI) was created in 1921 to
provide investigative support and expertise to law enforcement agencies across the state.
DCI Home

The Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website, (NSOPW) is coordinated
by the U.S. Department of Justice. The NSOPR site is a cooperative effort between Jurisdictions
hosting public sex offender registries ("Jurisdictions") and the federal government.
NSOPW Home

There are currently 5,516 registrants listed on this website.
This website was last
updated
today, 09/26/2017, at 02:30:05 pm CST.

As part of the 1994 Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement
Act the United States Congress passed the Jacob Wetterling Crimes
Against Children and Sexually Violent Offenders Registration Act,
which bears the name of an 11-year old Minnesota boy who was abducted,
assaulted and murdered near his family home. The Act set forth guidelines for
states to establish sex offender registry programs.

In 1996 the Wetterling Act was amended by Megan's Law, which requires
states to release relevant information about registered sex offenders
to protect the public. This law bears the name of Megan Kanka, a seven
year old girl who was sexually molested and murdered by a convicted sex
offender after being invited into his home to play with his new puppy.

Jetseta Marrie Gage was a Cedar Rapids, Iowa, child who was kidnapped,
raped and murdered by a registered sex offender in 2005. Jetseta's
case prompted awareness and changes in sentencing and sex offender
registration laws for those who commit child sex crimes in Iowa.

The photos below are a few of the registrants who were recently updated.